Re: Scope for Zoology in India? Will it be an advantage to do B.Sc hons in Zoology?

well my dear friend after doing bsc in zoology you won't be finding any suitable jobs for yoou so please do a master course in zoology from reputed institution like forest research institute ,wcs etc and then you can find a suitable job for you

Re: Scope for Zoology in India? Will it be an advantage to do B.Sc hons in Zoology?

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what is the scope for zoology in India? Will it be an advantage to do Bsc. honours in zoology?
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Zoology is a branch of science which deals with the studies of the animals, their existence in the environment, structure, development and their classifications.

This branch is divided into into many sub branches like study of birds are called Ornithologists, those studying fish and their habitats are known as Ichthyologists, those study about mammals are called Mammalogists etc.

A person specialized in this field is called a zoologist. They study animal behaviors, species characteristics, and evolutionary trends in animals. To pursue a career in Zoology one should be loving and take interest in animals.

Job Prospects: The career scope of the students in Zoology is also vast due to the need of conservation and management of the wild life in the country.

Some of the places that hire people who have studied Zoology, are Zoos, Wildlife services, Botanical Gardens, Conservation organizations, National parks, Nature reserves, Universities, laboratories etc. Other option where a Zoologist can work as Zoo Curators or Educators, Teachers and Researchers, Biological Laboratory Technician , Conservationist and Animal Behaviorists and Rehabilitators.

You can work as a research zoologist, conducting experiments on specific animals. Zoos absorb many trained individuals. Other opportunities for zoologists exist in Botanical Gardens, Conservation organizations, Nature reserves, Universities, laboratories etc.

Remunerations: Salary depends on the education, experience, nature of work, area of specialization, and type of employing organization. One can earn about Rs.8000 to 13000 per month. After five to seven years of work experience, this can surpass to Rs.25000 per month.